The Bill also amends the Code to specify that every person has a right to be free from harassment because of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression with respect to accommodation (ss. 2(2) and 7(1)) and employment (ss. 5(2) and 7(2)).

The terms “gender identity” and “gender expression” are not defined in the legislation, however the debates suggest that the amendments are intended to provide trans (i.e. transgender and transsexual) persons with explicit protection under the Code.